He Did It Once Before

Every pre-season game has mixed results. It was nice that the Pats beat Tampa Bay by a score of 25-21, but it doesn't mean that much. There are many areas that need improvement. Tom Brady looked real sharp, but the offense faltered after he left the game.

Tim Tebow showed that he can throw the ball downfield and can run with it. His playing style forces him to scramble which he does very well. However, it's not what Coach Belichick wants from his offense.

I think Tebow will improve if he plays more. I expect to see a lot of him in the last two games. Many think that he has no spot on the roster. Coach Belichick treats every roster spot with reverence and doesn't keep players just to keep them.

In 2000, he kept four quarterbacks because he didn't want to expose rookie Tom Brady to the practice squad and a potential claim by another team. It got a great deal of attention when Belichick did it because nobody keeps four quarterbacks on their roster.